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The USDA isn't alone in counting disease-carrying mosquitoes The USDA isn't alone in trying to fill data gaps about invasive and disease-carrying mosquitoes by counting them. Other efforts continue in several states.
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Attention citizen-scientists: Uncle Sam wants you to fight Zika! In this May 5, 2016 photo, student Chloe Colston, 15, labels a cup for mosquito larva collection at her school in Mahanttan, KS. The mosquitoes that can spread the disease Zika are already buzzing in places around the United States but the U.S ...
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Uncle Sam wants YOU... to track Zika mosquitoes The mosquitoes that can spread the Zika virus are already buzzing among us. The U.S. government could use some help figuring out exactly where.
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Keep Busy! Stay Sharp! TUESDAY, May 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Although people complain when their schedule gets too busy, new research suggests that being overbooked might actually be good for the brain.
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Senate approves Zika money, but Obama, Rubio say it's not enough A Senate vote Tuesday to provide $1.1 billion in emergency Zika funding won't stop the fight in Washington. It's not enough, say some of Florida's lawmakers, where the virus has already infected 112 people.
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now reading: Senate Advances $1.1 Billion in Zika Funding The Senate voted to advance $1.1 billion to combat the growing threat from the Zika virus in a bipartisan compromise Tuesday, but hurdles remain before any funding is signed into law.
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Potato-Heavy Diet Linked to High Blood Pressure Packing potatoes into your diet may put you at higher risk for having high blood pressure, a new study finds, although the researchers acknowledged that the study presents an interesting paradox.
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Could Spuds Be Bad for Blood Pressure? TUESDAY, May 17, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Potatoes are a popular staple of the American diet, but eating too many -- whether boiled, baked, mashed or fried -- may raise the risk for high blood pressure, a new study suggests.
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Olympians to get 'Zika-proof' condoms The Australian Olympic team will be given a new way to fight off the Zika virus: a condom said to be "Zika-proof," even though the manufacturer's website states that it has not applied for or received regulatory approval for its claim.
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As Many as 4 in 10 Gay Men Have HIV in Some Southern Cities Three out of every 10 gay or bisexual men in several cities in the U.S. South have been diagnosed with the AIDS virus, three times the national rate, according to a study about how common HIV infections are in metro areas.
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Teledermatology sites raise quality concerns (Reuters Health) - Long-distance dermatology services may not be ready for prime time, a new study suggests. Incorrect diagnoses, inappropriate treatments, lack of information about possible side effects and risks, and lack of transparency about a ...
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New Map Reveals HIV Risk Greatest in Southern Cities for Gay, Bisexual Men A map documenting HIV rates for gay and bisexual men has revealed they are most at risk for becoming infected in multiple southern cities, according to a report being presented today by Emory University researchers.
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How Rio's chefs prepare 60000 meals a day for Olympic athletes In this May 6, 2016 photo, cooks prepare meals during one of many food-testing exercises of the Olympic menu in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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AstraZeneca Says Lynparza Trial Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint - Quick Facts (RTTNews.com) - AstraZeneca plc (AZN.L, AZN) said that its gastric cancer treatment Lynparza or olaparib in combination with paclitaxel chemotherapy, compared with paclitaxel chemotherapy alone, did not meet the primary endpoint of overall survival or ...
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Exercising drives down risk for 13 cancers, research shows In addition to protecting hearts, preserving memory and lifting moods, exercise is a powerful cancer-preventive, says new research.
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Dr. K: New studies reveal more information about Zika virus Dear Doctor K: In a recent column, you said that doctors were still conducting research to see if the Zika virus does, as feared, cause birth defects - particularly, babies born with small heads and brains.
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More physical activity linked to less risk for cancer (Reuters Health) - Higher levels of leisure-time activity may boost protection against a wide range of cancers, according to a new analysis of research from the U.S.
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Obamacare Cut The Uninsured Rate To Single Digits Last Year WASHINGTON - More than 7 million previously uninsured Americans gained health coverage in 2015, the second full year of the Obamacare coverage expansion, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Five health issues presidential candidates aren't talking about — but should References to the Affordable Care Act - sometimes called Obamacare - have been a regular feature of the current presidential campaign season.
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Breast cancer survivor helped by BCCCP program's free treatment Through BCCCP, the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program Kendra is eligible for free treatment. Usually it's for women ages 40 through 64, but sometimes exceptions are made.
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Zika concerns mount, but Rio Olympics not moving yet GENEVA -- The World Health Organization's chief says the agency is increasingly concerned about the Zika virus, even though it does not recommend canceling or postponing the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics in hard-hit Brazil.
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AstraZeneca's Lynparza fails in gastric cancer combination test LONDON May 18 AstraZeneca's recently approved ovarian cancer drug Lynparza failed to increase overall survival significantly when given with chemotherapy to patients with gastric cancer in a late-stage trial, the drugmaker said on Wednesday.
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The latest: Penis donor's family praying for US recipient BOSTON (AP) -- The Latest on the first penis transplant carried out in the United States (all times local): 11:20 a.m.. Relatives of the donor involved in the first successful penis transplant in the U.S.
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Health Highlights: May 17, 2016 Scientists who cloned the Zika virus for the first time say their achievement could speed efforts to create a vaccine against the mosquito-borne virus that can cause serious birth defects and neurological problems.
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Are Preventative Double Mastectomies Worth The Risk? SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - More women than ever are opting to remove their breasts to prevent breast cancer despite doctors saying they don't need to.
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Smart Tampon Tells Women When It's Time To Change BERKELEY (CBS SF) - There are apps to monitor your heart rate, count how many steps you take, even track your sleep. Now there is an app that monitors a woman's menstrual cycle and can tell her when its time to remove her tampon.
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Smart tampon reminds you when it's time to tug Menstruation. It's a reality that 50% of the populous experiences but a topic that doesn't get a lot of discussion - especially in tech circles.
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DC ranked fittest US city for third year straight Washington, D.C., might have problems with political dysfunction, but at least its residents are healthy. ADVERTISEMENT. Annual rankings from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Anthem Foundation report that Washington is the fittest ...
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Pacific recalls Schwinn infant bike helmets, sold only at Target MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) - Pacific Cycle is recalling 129,000 Schwinn-branded infant bike helmets, sold at Target between January, 2014 and last month.
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City investigates chicken pox outbreak affecting young kids The city Health Department is investigating an outbreak of chicken pox that has infected infants and young children in the Orthodox Jewish community of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
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1st US penis transplant could bring hope to maimed soldiers BOSTON - A 64-year-old cancer patient has received the nation's first penis transplant, a groundbreaking operation that may also help accident victims and some of the many U.S.
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Drunkest city in US? It's Appleton, report says You can't say we don't know how to party here in Appleton. Just six months ago, Appleton was rated the state's drunkest city.
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"Sobering" number of female physicians experience sexual harassment Thirty percent of female doctors face sexual harassment on the job, new research shows. And close to three-quarters perceive gender bias at work, while two-thirds said they have actually experienced it, the researchers added.
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Mom uses IVF-related drugs, syringes to announce her pregnancy When Macy Rodeffer became pregnant earlier this year, she knew exactly how she wanted to share the news. She had been hoping and planning for the moment from the second she knew she and her husband would be relying on in vitro fertilization.
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Father's Traits Play Pivotal Role In Newborn Health Men are not off the hook when it comes to the health of their future children. New research showed that a father's age and lifestyle can affect his own offspring, along with future generations of children.
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Should Your Doctor Ask If You Own Guns? Doctors routinely ask if you smoke, and counsel you to wear your seat belt when you're in a car. Technically, either behavior isn't any of their business, but they do fall under the umbrella of preventive care.
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Once again, Washington DC ranks as the healthiest city in the nation For the third year in a row, Washington D.C. ranks as the fittest city in the United States with Minneapolis coming in second, according to the American Fitness Index (AFI).
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Brazilian Butt Lift Surgery In Miami Becomes Deadly: West Virginia Mom Heather Meadows Dies Plastic Surgery A 29-year-old mother of two died after she got a Brazilian butt lift in Miami. Photo: Getty Images. A woman went to Miami to improve her curves but tragically died after visiting a South Florida plastic surgery clinic, the Miami Herald ...
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Woman Died From Fat Clots After Undergoing Cosmetic Procedure MIAMI (CBSMiami) - Fat clots in her lungs and heart killed a West Virginia woman who died after undergoing a cosmetic procedure at a Hialeah clinic, according to the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner.
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First Penis Transplant in the U.S. a Success, But Not Without Risks Thomas Manning, a 64-year-old bank courier from Halifax, Massachusetts, lost his penis to cancer in 2012. The operation - called a partial penectomy - left him with an inch-long stump.
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Half of Heart Attacks Might Be 'Silent' MONDAY, May 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- As many as half of all heart attacks may be "silent" -- without the typical crushing chest pain, shortness of breath and cold sweats, new study findings suggest.
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2 Your Health: Father's age and lifestyle could impact health of children It is well established that a mother's age, diet, and environmental exposures may influence the development of offspring. Now, a new study suggests the same can be said for fathers.
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How Your Mother's Voice Affects Your Brain, According To Studies Plenty of people say that the voice in the back of their heads sounds a lot like their mothers,' but new research suggests that your brain may be more keyed into your mom's voice than you ever realized.
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New Vulnerable HIV Target Could Lead the Way to a Vaccine hospital medicine, infectious disease, HIV, AIDS, fusion peptide, bnAb, antibodies What's being described as a "research trifecta" is making waves in effort to find a vaccine for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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In Pursuit Of An HIV Vaccine And The AIDS-Free Generation In the US, many people speak of "the AIDS crisis" as though it were something that happened and is now over. We do have effective treatments, and increasingly effective means of prevention.
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75 Children Contract Chickenpox in Williamsburg Outbreak, Failure to Inoculate Cited Sun Bat Yam is a spectacular new seaside real estate project combining tourism with real estate investment. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) · Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) · Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new ...
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How the Politics of Abortion Could Affect Women Who Want to Be Tested for the Zika Virus Mosquitos caught in McAllen, Texas, which will be sent to a lab to be tested for Zika. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images). All Marie wanted was to get the Zika test.
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For loved ones of critically ill patients, hope often trumps understanding of a physician's prognosis We have virtually all been there, are there now or will be there someday: A loved one is critically ill, and his or her physician is talking to us about the patient's prognosis.
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Drug addiction fighters call for added tools to fight war The Governor's Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction Listening Tour at the Proctor's GE Theater on Tuesday May 17, 2016 in Schenectady, N.Y.
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HIV vaccine design should adapt as HIV virus mutates University of Alabama at Birmingham BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Human immunodeficiency virus is known to be a highly variable virus that adapts to a person's immune response during the lifetime infection, and a new study published in Nature Medicine shows that viral adaptation in HIV can predict ...
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